East Coast Showdown is the intercollegiate Bhangra and Raas dance competition in Charlottesville, Virginia. At the University of Virginia, this culture of dance has been spread to other places of the nation with our premier competitive Raas team, HooRaas, and our premier competitive Bhangra team, UVA Di-Shaan. Through ECS, we hope to start a long standing tradition of dance culture that can be performed and appreciated by participants and audience members of UVA and the surrounding community.

ESSA is a supportive community of students dedicated to celebrating Eastern European, Slavic, Balkan, and Baltic cultures. Although primarily geared toward students with a connection to these cultures, we welcome members of all backgrounds, so long as you have an interest in Eastern Europe! ESSA's mission is to not only bring together students with shared cultural experiences, but to enhance appreciation of the rich heritages from all corners of Eastern Europe throughout the UVA community. We work to foster this cultural exchange and education by hosting club meetings that involve traditional food tastings, watch parties, guest speakers, open discussions about Slavic traditions and current events, Eastern European crafts, and other social events.

Our organization is open to everyone of all genders, race, and ethnicity, although it is specifically designed for students from Egyptian origin who have an interest in meeting others from a similar cultural background.  It is also a way in which Egyptians can engage in their culture - home away from home! We do encourage anyone interested in the Egyptian culture to join as well!

Founded in 1999, Ektaal ("one beat" in Hindi) is University of Virginia's only gender-inclusive South Asian-American Fusion A Capella group. The group performs a variety of songs that fuse together elements of South Asian music and English pop tunes. Not only do we perform on Grounds and around Charlottesville, but we also compete nationally. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok.If you are interested in auditioning, please visit https://ektaalacappella.org/ or email us at ektaalacapella@gmail.com!

What is ESC?Engineering Student Council (ESC) is the representative body for undergraduate students of the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). The council is composed of ten standing committees, as well as two representative groups. Each committee is led by a chair and a vice-chair. Together, the committee chairs and representatives make up the ESC Board, which is led by the executive members of the council. The council is representative of the general undergraduate Engineering student population in that council members are from a variety of disciplines and class years. Throughout, the council serves as a learning experience, providing opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional development.What does ESC do?ESC provides a voice for the school’s undergraduate student body to the administration and faculty, as well as the general public. Council members serve on administrative and faculty committees and engage in regular communication between members and officers with the Dean of SEAS. In addition, the council organizes social, academic, and service events and programs for the undergraduate student body, and it strives to encourage SEAS school spirit and pride.

The Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association will strive to achieve but will not be limited to the following objectives:1.      To promote Ethiopian and Eritrean culture within the university community and contribute to its diversity.2.      To foster a sense of service toward pressing issues regarding the Ethiopian and Eritrean community both locally and globally.3.      To bring together Ethiopian and Eritrean students and alumni at UVA and work towards specific goals set by the members.4.      To increase the number of Ethiopian and Eritrean students at UVA by actively recruiting and serving as a resource during the application process

The European Culture Club at the University of Virginia (UVA) is a vibrant community dedicated to exploring and celebrating the diverse cultures of Europe. Our club provides a welcoming space for students of all backgrounds to come together and engage in cultural exchange, language learning, and appreciation of European heritage. Through a variety of events, workshops, and discussions, we aim to foster understanding, friendship, and mutual respect among our members. Whether you're passionate about history, art, cuisine, or languages, there's something for everyone in our club. Join us as we embark on a journey to discover the richness and diversity of European cultures right here at UVA.

The European Society is committed to providing European students and others interested in European culture within the Darden community a forum to pursue cultural, professional and social activities and opportunities. The organization seeks to attain this objective by serving as a professional and social resource for its members, as well as promoting the awareness of Darden in Europe in order to attract talented European prospective students.  

AboutDo you like grilled cheese? Come join UVA's chapter of FeelGood, a national movement that brings college students together across the country to fight global poverty and hunger one grilled cheese at a time! We make our sandwiches fresh at delis every Sunday night outside Clem, and all proceeds go to The Hunger Project.  We also general body meetings every two weeks.Want to learn more? Contact us at feelgooduva@gmail.com for more information! 

Our mission is to establish a community of First Generation and/or Limited Income students and allies to advocate for better access to necessary resources while creating tight-knit friendships along the way. Join FLIP @ UVA to meet students from similar backgrounds and stories as we all navigate the obstacles that come with being an FGLI student in higher education. We would love to have you!